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Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement

Introduction

The mid-woofer ensures the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, while also delivering a deep, rich bass. If it seizes to function the audio out put of the device will be greatly inhibited. This guide gives a step by step procedure on how to dismantle and replace the mid-woofer speaker.

What you need

  1. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Exterior Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Exterior Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2
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    • Remove the rubber footing from the bottom of the device. Pry it up from one end using one of the plastic opening tools.

    • Once you pry open one end, use precision tweezers to remove rubber footing.

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  2. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using a metal spudger, pry open a corner of the adhesive tape.

    • Use precision tweezers to remove the adhesive tape.

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  3. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 10 mm Torx security #10 screws that hold the base together.

    • Remove the base by lifting it vertically away from the bulk of the device.

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  4. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 10 mm Torx security #10 screw that holds down the exterior screen.

    • Using precision tweezers, remove the metal bracket.

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  5. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the exterior screen by lifting it away from the bulk of the device.

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  7. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Sonos Play 1 Top Cover Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 9 mm Torx Security #9 head screws. There are two on each side.

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  8. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the top cap containing the power and volume button.

    • Vertically remove the top cap.

    • Be sure to not jerk the top cap when removing , as to not damage the cable linking the switchboard to the motherboard.

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  9. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the circuit flap.

    • Once flap is loosened, use your hand to remove the circuit wire.

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  10. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Disassembling Sonos Play 1 Rear Housing Cover: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Disassembling Sonos Play 1 Rear Housing Cover: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using a plastic opening tool, remove the grey tape from both sides of the device.

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  11. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 9 mm Torx #9 screws.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, detach the rear housing cover from the housing.

    • Try not to jerk the rear housing cover, as its wires are still connected to delicate electronics.

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  12. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Using tweezers, grip the connector fixed to the motherboard's audio cable.

    • While pulling on the connector, detach the cable by pressing the connectors release.

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  13. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Using your fingers, grip the connector fixed to the motherboards power cable and detach it.

    • You will now be able to remove the rear housing cover.

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  14. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement, Mid-Woofer speaker: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 9mm Torx #9 screws fastening the power cable to the housing.

    • Remove the power cable.

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  15. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Using a metal spudger, press the release located in the center of the connector .

    • While pressing the release pull on the connector detaching it from the speaker.

    • Do this for both connections.

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  16. Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 1 Mid-Woofer speaker Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Torx T20 bit remove the four 13 mm screws fastening the speaker to the housing.

    • Remove the speaker by lifting it up towards the top of the housing and out at an angle.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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42 Comments

Step 12 omits the connection to the Wi-Fi board. It's attached behind the hand in the picture and removing two T7 screws lets it slide out.

Maurice Leacock - Reply

Where can i buy a new mid-woofer speaker?

Krister Skaathun - Reply

Hi you have notice for midWoofer? asmaccocell@gmail.com

asmacco -

Nice guide. But without a matching replacement speaker, or at least specifications, it is useless. Even worse: without opening my Play:1 would be accepted at Sonos support :(

Bebblebrox99 - Reply

true true ))

totally pointless

whats the specs to replace the subwoofer

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montpc74 -

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